Report: Two Stabbed at New Jersey’s Prudential Center During UFC 169

Two people were stabbed inside the Prudential Center in Newark,
N.J., during UFC
169 on Saturday night, according to a report from
NJ.com.

The two victims were stabbed in the stands before 8 p.m. ET and
were treated at University Hospital, Newark Police Director Samuel
DeMaio told NJ.com. According to the report, 36-year-old Lancaster,
Pa., native Angel Pereira was arrested and charged with several
counts of aggravated assault and two weapons offenses.

“We are working with the Newark Police Department on a open
investigation regarding an incident that took place during UFC
169,” a Prudential Center official told
Fox Sports. “Our priority is to provide a safe and secure
environment to ensure that every guests has a world-class
experience. Our thoughts are with those affected by the
incident.”

UFC 169, the promotion’s traditional Super Bowl weekend card, saw
Renan Barao successfully defend his bantamweight strap against
Urijah Faber in the evening’s main event. Jose Aldo took a
unanimous verdict over Ricardo Lamas to retain his featherweight
crown in the co-headliner. The event marked the promotion’s first
trip to New Jersey since UFC 159, which took place this past April
at the same venue.